Photography Tips: - The photographer should stand about 1.5 meters away from the model and use the rule of thirds for a level shot. Include lotus leaves, lotus flowers, the lake surface, and the pavilion in the background in the frame. Leave some sky at the top of the image. - Pose: The model should stand on a rock (be cautious as it can be dangerous) and hold onto the nearby street lamp pole for balance. Keep the other arm relaxed by your side, tilt your head slightly, and smile while relaxing your shoulders. - Location: Taoranting Park, Beijing. Visit Guide: - Opening Hours: 06:00-22:00, last entry at 21:00. - Admission: 2 yuan for adults, 1 yuan for students. Free entry with an annual park pass, for minors, and for those 60 years and older. - Mosquito and Sun Protection: There are many mosquitoes near the water! Carry a spray, and avoid the midday sun due to intense exposure. - Dress Code: Recommend new Chinese style or Hanfu with a fan! Light-colored dresses also look great in photos. - Best Time to Shoot: Around 19:30. - Equipment: Fuji XT30II + 18-55mm lens.

Taoranting Park - Morning and Evening Moments with Lotus and Lake

The photographer captures the subject through a round window using an eye-level perspective, blending people and scenery. By employing a framed composition with the round window as the frame, the photographer includes elements such as the subject, the lake, and distant buildings, enhancing the formal beauty and storytelling of the image. Outfit suggestion: Wear a light-colored dress, such as white or light blue, which pairs perfectly with lotus flowers.

Taoranting Park - Arched Gates and Pavilions

Shooting from an eye-level perspective, the subject is dressed in a light green qipao with light-colored shoes, sitting on a Taihu stone in a Chinese garden style. The background features a Chinese-style wall with green tiles and climbing plants, as well as traditional-style building rooftops and trees, creating an overall classical and elegant Chinese atmosphere. This showcases the beauty of the fusion between Chinese attire and garden landscapes. Outfit suggestion: A qipao is recommended.

Taoranting Park - Right side of the entrance to Huaxia Famous Pavilions Garden, in front of the artificial hill.

Shooting Tips: The model stands on the stone bridge, and the photographer stands on the brick path below the bridge, about 2.5 meters away from the model, using the central composition method. The frame should include the model’s side, the circular arch pavilion behind the model, the lotus pond, and the stone railings of the bridge. Pose: The model touches the stone carving on the pavilion with one hand, while the other hand hangs naturally. The body is slightly bent, and the head is tilted slightly to look at the camera with a smile. Spot: Beijing - Taoran Pavilion. Travel Tips: - Opening Hours: 06:00-22:00, last entry at 21:00. - Admission: Adults 2 RMB, Student 1 RMB (free entry with an annual park pass, for minors, and for those 60 years old and older). - Mosquito and Sun Protection: There are many mosquitoes near the water! Carry a spray, and avoid the midday sun. - Dress Code: New Chinese style / Hanfu + fan! Light-colored dresses also look great. Shooting Time: Around 19:30. Shooting Equipment: Fuji XT30II + 18-55 lens.

Taoranting Park - Lotus Pond Scenery on the Stone Bridge

The photographer stands about 5 meters in front of the tree, capturing the tree canopy and grassland from an eye-level angle, using the rule of thirds composition. The tree canopy occupies the upper two-thirds of the frame, while the grassland takes up the bottom one-third, enhancing the balance of the image. Travel Tips: The admission fee is 2 RMB per person, and an annual pass is acceptable.

Taoranting Park - Specimen Garden Chinese Toon Tree

The photographer uses a bird’s-eye view and a rule of thirds composition, placing the model on the left one-third of the frame, while the right two-thirds showcase a backdrop of lotus leaves and flowers, adding depth to the scene. Pose: The model naturally extends her hand and smiles, enhancing the interaction and liveliness of the photo.

Taoranting Park - In front of the Lotus Pond

Photo by Taoranting Park - Lotus Flowers

Taoranting Park - Lotus Flowers

With a foreground of colorful flowers and green plants, include traditional Chinese red-walled architecture in the background to create a layered composition. The frame should capture the full view of the flower bed and part of the roof and window lattices, preserving the environmental characteristics and conveying the overall atmosphere of the scene.

Taoranting Park - Flower Beds and Chinese-style Architecture

Photo by Taoranting Park - Taoran Memorial Arch and Flower Beds

Taoranting Park - Taoran Memorial Arch and Flower Beds

The model stands in front of the bridge, while the photographer positions themselves on the rocks below the bridge, framing the model at the center. Posing suggestions: The model can extend their hands over the side of the bridge or sit on it. Shooting time: June 10, 4:40 PM. Equipment: Canon R6 with a 24-70mm lens.

Tao Ran Ting Park - Bai Bridge